Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Department for the Economy
Netherleigh, Massey Avenue
BELFAST
BT4 2JP
ssdadmin.cpm@finance-ni.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
DfE Energy Group Requirement to Implement Energy Data Software Market Sounding Exercise
Reference number
ID 4240467
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for the Economy (DfE) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor for the provision of software through which energy consumption and cost data will be collected and greenhouse gas emissions data derived. Prior to initiating the procurement DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: • Gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion; • Provide confidence around viability of concept; • Gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; • Understand risks and issues not previously considered; • Inform the Outline Business Case; • Inform the Procurement Strategy; and • Prevent the Department from advertising an unachievable project. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Tuesday 28 June 2022. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71314200 - Energy-management services
- 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services
- 65400000 - Other sources of energy supplies and distribution
- 72600000 - Computer support and consultancy services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for the Economy (DfE) is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor for the provision of software through which energy consumption and cost data will be collected and greenhouse gas emissions data derived. Prior to initiating the procurement DfE wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. The objectives of this exercise are to: • Gain initial supplier awareness, engagement and opinion; • Provide confidence around viability of concept; • Gain insight to the market possibilities and potential innovative solutions; • Understand risks and issues not previously considered; • Inform the Outline Business Case; • Inform the Procurement Strategy; and • Prevent the Department from advertising an unachievable project. Interested parties are requested to complete the questionnaire within the CfT documents area and return it via eTendersNI by 3.00pm on Tuesday 28 June 2022. Any requests for clarification relating to this exercise must be communicated using the secure messaging function on the eTendersNI portal. Responses to requests for clarification will be communicated by CPD to all interested suppliers through the eTendersNI messaging system. Your completed questionnaire should be uploaded within the eTendersNI portal via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) clarifications messaging function.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 September 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes